Meet The Owners

Steve Sulligan

Steve Sulligan is the President and owner of Blue Ridge Tours since its beginning in 1988. A 1980 graduate of USC, he spent 25 years in law enforcement in South Carolina as a police officer and a State Trooper. Steve has also been a motorcoach driver for over 2 decades, bringing to the tour business a unique background of safety, training and knowledge as a driver and law enforcement officer. Steve also serves on the Bus Industry Safety Council Committee which reports to the Board of Directors of the American Bus Association on related bus and tour safety issues.In February of 2007, Steve proudly received the National Leadership Award from the National Republican Congressional Committee Business Advising Council chaired by Congressman Tom Cole of New York for his efforts and success as a small business owner.Steve has been nominated to the Safe Driver Hall of Fame. He has logged over 1.5 million miles in his 25-year driving career without a reportable accident, an accomplishment due to his keen awareness and priority to safety.

Donna Sulligan

We have all heard the saying, "Behind every successful man is a great woman." Well, at Blue Ridge Tours, that sentiment is proven time and time again with our owners, Steve and Donna Sulligan. While Steve's vision and leadership is behind the success of Blue Ridge Tours, Donna continually adds to that success with her big heart and never ending dedication to the students year after year. "Remember, it's all about the kids," is a phrase that you hear all the time from Donna - it is her mantra. Everything she does at Blue Ridge Tours is focused on the students. From working long hours in the office making sure that each trip goes smoothly to leading groups to places like New York City or Washington, DC, Donna's heart shines through. Donna has endeared herself to so many children and teachers over the years with her kind heart, fun games, and silly songs. She knows the best ways to have fun, but she also always knows when a kid just needs a big hug and a bit of encouragement.The first time you meet Donna, you can not help but smile and know that you have met a lifelong friend. Her smile is as bright as the midday sun, and it envelops you with its warmth. Looking into her sparkling eyes, you just know that she is going to tell you a good story or let you in on a little secret about the place you are about to visit.Donna always sees the good in people, and she always wants to make sure that everyone succeeds and gets the very best that the world has to offer. As co-owner and vice-president of Blue Ridge Tours since 2006, Donna oversees the day-to-day operations in the office. From planning the itineraries for each destination to auditing every expense, she guarantees that each group receives the most educational and economical trip. Her attention to detail and her desire to making sure the job is done right is evident in every trip from Blue Ridge Tours. Donna will literally work around the clock to make sure that every student, teacher and adult experiences a trip that they will remember forever. Donna has also created a scholarship program so that no student has to be left behind for lack of ability to pay. Additionally, Donna and Blue Ridge Tours award teacher grants every year to help offset the cost of classroom or trip expenses such as t-shirts or video dvds.Before Donna came to Blue Ridge Tours, she owned and operated a successful home cleaning business in the Upstate for over 15 years. Donna has two grown children who have her same smile and happily share her big heart with all of Blue Ridge Tours' kids.Even though Steve and Donna met and married later in life, you would think that they have been together forever. They live each and every day to the fullest with love, happiness and service. They both love to travel, and Blue Ridge Tours is one way they share their love with others.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

“Blue Ridge Tours did a fantastic job coordinating our field trip to Charleston. They were professional, prompt, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure a fun, smooth tour"- Kayla Alewine- Hillcrest Middle School

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​Mission StatementIt is the mission of Blue Ridge Tours to provide quality group escorted motor coach tours with limited airline and cruise travel at a price that is economical to all incomes. We want to be prepared to offer the lowest prices possible and still retain the highest quality available in such areas as transportation, accommodations, meals, and attractions. Even as Blue Ridge Tours continues to grow, we will strive to maintain a family oriented and personal atmosphere, with all employees and customers having direct access to the owners.